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Hacks & Wonks

Apr 16, 2024

On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Evan Thompkins, STAR Program Specialist with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, and Stephanie Van Jacobs, Program Manager at WellPower!

The STAR program offers a promising alternative response to mental health and substance use crises, providing individuals...


Apr 12, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Staff Reporter for Real Change and creator of the Gossip Guy newsletter, Guy Oron!

They discuss:

  • Washington's Ban on High-Capacity Magazines Ruled Unconstitutional

  • Three New GOP Initiatives

  • Boeing Whistleblower Raises Safety Concerns

  • Seattle City Councilmembers...


Apr 9, 2024

On this topical show, Crystal Fincher and Executive Director of The Urbanist, Rian Watt, dig into how housing policy shapes the future vision for our communities, why the recent legislative session didn’t live up to its “Year of Housing 2.0” billing, and how the Seattle Comprehensive plan falls short and can be...


Apr 5, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter, editor of PubliCola, and co-host of the Seattle Nice podcast, Erica Barnett!

They discuss:

  • Seattle Police Contract Raises Budget Concerns, Accountability Questions

  • Thurston Sheriff's Hiring of Officer Involved in Manny Ellis' Killing...


Mar 29, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Assistant Managing Editor for Diversity and Inclusion and the Social Justice Columnist for The Seattle Times, Naomi Ishisaka!

They discuss:

  • New Candidates Running for Seattle City Council 

  • Everyday Gun Violence

  • Seattle Dual-Dispatch Pilot is Underutilized

  • Ferguson’s...